Would rhinoplasty be the best move to make my face more attractive/feminine? (Photo)

I also have a wide jaw and a large chin, but a refined profile would really add to my confidence. I dislike the bump and my somewhat boxy tip. Also, when I smile my nostrils lift up making my nose seem to droop/tip downwards. What do you recommend, and can it be achieved with closed rhinoplasty?

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Rhinoplasty for more Feminine Face

April 14th, 2014

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Thank you for the pictures and your questions. It seems that you would be a great candidate for a rhinoplasty. This can be as subtle or not as you like. But the basics are exactly what you mention: 1) getting rid of the bump on the bridge; 2) making the tip more refined (smaller, more shapely); and 3) gently elevating the front of the nose. In my practice, I specialize in this type of procedure -- making the nose more refined and avoiding the obvious signs of a "surgical" nose. Best of luck moving forward!

Closed rhinoplasty for hump removal and boxy tip repair

April 14th, 2014

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Closed rhinoplasty can accomplish your goals. The hump is composed of the bone and cartilage and can be shaved down. To repair the boxy tip, suture techniques to the lower lateral cartilages are performed. Osteotomies of the nasal bones will most likely be required after the hump has been removed.

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Rhinoplasty

April 13th, 2014

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You face would be more feminine with a rhinoplasty, including reducing the bridge and elevating the tip. This can be done through a closed approach. A good Facial Plastic surgeon can also give you some ideas about other things that can be done to feminize a face. Best wishes

Rhinoplasty to make the face more attractive/feminine?

The areas that concern you
can be realistically cosmetically improved with an artistically performed rhinoplasty utilizing either a closed or an open approach.

Keep in mind that following
advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you
exactly what to do based on limited two dimensional photos without examining
you, physically feeling your tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a
full medical history and discussing the pros and cons of the operative
procedure would not be in your best surgery. Natural appearing results need to
be individualized and what is appropriate for one patient is not necessarily
the best for someone else. I would suggest that you find a surgeon certified by
the American Board of American Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member
of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or facial plastic
surgeon (otolaryngologist) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should
discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Would rhinoplasty be the best move to make my face more attractive/feminine? (Photo)

April 13th, 2014

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Your nose fits your face. I agree with you in terms of the refinements you may need. I recommend shaving the hump and addressing the "boxy" tip, using your own cartilage. This will also help preventing the droopiness in your tip as you smile or animate your face, in your profile view.

Rhinoplasty to Make Face More Feminine

April 13th, 2014

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After reading your post I think you have answered your own question. Your nose does bother you so I would strongly encourage you to have a rhinoplasty. The undesirable features you describe can be corrected with a closed rhinoplasty by an experienced rhinoplasty specialist.

Rhinoplasty candidate

April 16th, 2014

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Oh yeah, you would get a really nice result. You need to concentrate on finding the right surgeon for you. The selection of the right surgeon is the most important determinant of your result. Go on three consults and check out their work carefully. There is a big difference in skill level required for a rhinoplasty compared to some other plastic surgery procedures.

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